It’s Friday, start your weekend off with our “Friday Fav 5’s” for this week.
In honor of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson nabbing the second highest contract for a quarterback in the NFL, let’s take a look at the top QB contracts for the 2015 season.
At Number Five:
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons – $20,750,000
Contract deets: Five years, $103,750,000 total with $42,000,000 guaranteed
The second round pick was drafted in 2008. He’s received the following career accolades: NFL Honors – AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award
Number four:
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers – $20,800,000
Contract deets: Five years, $103,800,000 total with $60,000,000 guaranteed
The number one overall pick by the Panthers in the 2011 draft, Cam has set several NFL records including:
He and his girlfriend Hazel are also expecting a baby soon.
Number Three:
Contract deets: Four years, $87,400,000 total with $60,750,000 guaranteed
Grabbed by the Steelers in the first round of the 2004 draft, Big Ben has a host of accolades to his name including rookie of the year, team MVP and two Super Bowl titles:
Number Two:
Contract deets: Four years, $87,600,000 total with $60,000,000 guaranteed
Second place might not be that bad. Two Super Bowl appearances back-to-back. Winning a ring in a blow out to #1 on the list in the first appearance, and dating singer Ciara. 2015 has been pretty cool for Russ.
Russell was drafted in the third round with the 75th pick by the Seahawks in the 2012 NFL draft. He’s received the following career highlights:
Number One:
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers – $22,000,000
Contract deets: Five years, $110,000,000 total with $54,000,000 guaranteed
Drafted in 2005 in the first round (24th overall) by the Packers, Rodgers backed up Brett Farve for three years before his break out performance in 2008, leading the Packers to the NFL Championship.
Rodgers is the NFL’s all-time career leader in passer rating during the regular season and has received the following accolades going into his 10th year in the L.
Info via NFL.com
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